tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post7220924817694388491..comments2024-03-09T12:14:44.659+01:00Comments on The Kitchen Lioness: Tuesdays with Dorie - Mocha Chocolate Chip CookiesAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-26581690528934631262013-03-23T20:26:26.162+01:002013-03-23T20:26:26.162+01:00Thanks so much, not everyone likes freshly ground ...Thanks so much, not everyone likes freshly ground coffee in cookies but we really liked it in these cookies but I am sure that instant coffee or espresso would also be lovely in these.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-41185623890679393832013-03-23T19:45:49.836+01:002013-03-23T19:45:49.836+01:00What a great idea to use freshly ground coffee! ...What a great idea to use freshly ground coffee! Your cookies look absolutely delicious and, of course, beautifully photographed as well. Great job! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-84197180236974393172013-03-21T12:54:47.139+01:002013-03-21T12:54:47.139+01:00Thanks, Cher, vintage coffee mills lends themsleve...Thanks, Cher, vintage coffee mills lends themsleves to many a photo opportunity.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-66623710210576981872013-03-21T11:34:29.758+01:002013-03-21T11:34:29.758+01:00Your coffee mill is very intriguing - the perfect ...Your coffee mill is very intriguing - the perfect prop for these photos!<br />We really enjoyed the apricots in these cookies. A very pleasant surprise.Cher Rockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067437991540780000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-2407776295700632132013-03-21T08:40:30.679+01:002013-03-21T08:40:30.679+01:00Eliane, thank you very much - the apricots were a ...Eliane, thank you very much - the apricots were a surprise in these but they really added texture and tasted wonderful. But then, I found really nice, plump ones - that might have helped too.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-11323902407786258122013-03-21T08:39:18.504+01:002013-03-21T08:39:18.504+01:00Inge und Gillian: thank you so much for the lovely...Inge und Gillian: thank you so much for the lovely comment - the vintage coffe mill is really nice - I love it and to the delight of my children, it still works!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-83325108416468010622013-03-21T08:38:11.200+01:002013-03-21T08:38:11.200+01:00Liz, wasn´t this funny - at first I did not want t...Liz, wasn´t this funny - at first I did not want to add the dried apricots at all but then I did and the cookies turned out to be delicious - and you are right about adding even more apricots - I will do exactly that next time.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-54213162054481707682013-03-21T06:56:25.158+01:002013-03-21T06:56:25.158+01:00Lovely, lovely photos, Andrea. Your cookies look t...Lovely, lovely photos, Andrea. Your cookies look terrific and I love the color of them. I will try these with apricots next time for sure.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528705304212511604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-15194520404631345382013-03-21T04:26:09.109+01:002013-03-21T04:26:09.109+01:00 We always look forward to reading your posts and ... We always look forward to reading your posts and they never disappoint. Beautiful images. Love your coffee mill - we also have one that looks very similar to yours. Glad you enjoyed this recipe.gfcelebrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06632387767576841902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-63294424806022391812013-03-21T02:38:15.543+01:002013-03-21T02:38:15.543+01:00Beautifully done...and I actually wish I had added...Beautifully done...and I actually wish I had added more dried apricots!Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258699925063180509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-15504479350744749812013-03-20T20:44:00.914+01:002013-03-20T20:44:00.914+01:00Karen, thank you very much - these cookies were su...Karen, thank you very much - these cookies were such a huge hit, I could not believe it, they were gone the same day I made them - I never really expected that when I read the recipe for the first time.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-2797550060459694782013-03-20T20:42:36.998+01:002013-03-20T20:42:36.998+01:00Nami, thank you very much for the nice comment - i...Nami, thank you very much for the nice comment - isn´t a bit of nostalgia wonderful sometimes?!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-26768722124213761822013-03-20T20:41:34.760+01:002013-03-20T20:41:34.760+01:00Paula, yes, the chopped dried apricots were nice i...Paula, yes, the chopped dried apricots were nice in these cookies, I would definitely also add them in the future - the difference in "appearance" of these cookies may be the result of the brand new, state of the arf convection oven (not mine, unfortunately) that I used when I baked these.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-40340188719932350762013-03-20T19:44:05.842+01:002013-03-20T19:44:05.842+01:00I love that you added fresh coffee in the cookies!...I love that you added fresh coffee in the cookies! My grandparents used to own the coffee grinder. Wow so nostalgic! :)Nami | Just One Cookbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104033889937635168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-21814090907728464272013-03-20T18:23:19.603+01:002013-03-20T18:23:19.603+01:00You know I found these unbelievably good, but I lo...You know I found these unbelievably good, but I love how the same recipe can produce different colored cookies! Yours and mine look like different things. I like that you used apricots; I thought it was a main component of this recipe. Have a great day Andrea!Paula Montenegrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06611448799605583866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-31167927827272203012013-03-20T17:28:37.763+01:002013-03-20T17:28:37.763+01:00I know I would enjoy these cookies...between the c...I know I would enjoy these cookies...between the chocolate and coffee for a deep rich flavor and the apricots for sweetness. I love how crispy they look on the outside. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-60964819860927827852013-03-20T15:31:08.423+01:002013-03-20T15:31:08.423+01:00Thanks for the comment - instant coffee or espress...Thanks for the comment - instant coffee or espresso powder is just fine in these cookies, just use whichever you have on hand and whichever you pefer.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-51534230369409939372013-03-20T15:29:38.453+01:002013-03-20T15:29:38.453+01:00Kathy, thanks, cooffe is always a question of pers...Kathy, thanks, cooffe is always a question of personal preference but we love the taste in baked goods and it was quite harmonious with the dark chocoalte and the dried apricots.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-61433925535246124982013-03-20T15:28:38.776+01:002013-03-20T15:28:38.776+01:00Monica, the dried apricots were actaully delicious...Monica, the dried apricots were actaully delicious in these cookies - who would have thought that apricots go so well with coffee and dark chocolate.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-60203366455299793652013-03-20T15:27:37.669+01:002013-03-20T15:27:37.669+01:00Sandra, thank you very much - I really am fond of ...Sandra, thank you very much - I really am fond of this vintage wooden coffee grinder and it seemed just perfect for this post.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-89180829205563490382013-03-20T14:32:09.806+01:002013-03-20T14:32:09.806+01:00Great pics. Your cookies look wonderful. And I lo...Great pics. Your cookies look wonderful. And I love your vintage coffee grinder...it is fabulous.Have Apron....Will Bakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09681022659793210695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-87690328374384701902013-03-20T13:49:03.762+01:002013-03-20T13:49:03.762+01:00Your cookies look awesome! I enjoyed them so much ...Your cookies look awesome! I enjoyed them so much - the coffee addition was pure genius. I might try the dried fruit next time I make them because so many others seemed to like them!Pennylane4647https://www.blogger.com/profile/06193275758700357864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-88376941523776458622013-03-20T13:18:14.632+01:002013-03-20T13:18:14.632+01:00Your cookies look so incredibly beautiful!! I lov...Your cookies look so incredibly beautiful!! I love the addition of coffee to the dough. I’m looking forward to trying them. I posted my croissants this week…finally!! Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228293655739439430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-6934874260660804792013-03-20T12:52:04.703+01:002013-03-20T12:52:04.703+01:00I like the coffee grinder! What an object to treas...I like the coffee grinder! What an object to treasure. I also loved the coffee taste, even it was only instant powder. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-89629985810660621332013-03-20T09:44:52.475+01:002013-03-20T09:44:52.475+01:00Kris, thank you, if you do find the time, I think ...Kris, thank you, if you do find the time, I think that you definitely should give these cookies a try - they smelled wonderful while baking and tasted terrific! Certainly a must keep recipe!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.com